A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7286357 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61812667 epoch_slot_no: 295867 block_no: 7286180 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 57574 time: 2022-05-24 07:55:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0519174bc9f374d02d7fd97e8e415c944b6539bb1e6929e5c04c1a8c10b9ace6Block Operator
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